Preventive Care
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Henry the Hand
Dr. Will Sawyer created this child-friendly curriculum that teaches the importance of hand hygiene to the youngest patients.
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What is Pulmonary Hypertension
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is the national authority on the symptons, diagnosis, treatments, and specialists available for pulmonary hypertension.
Visit the website and learn more about the disease, its conferences, and an opportunity to discuss questions & concerns with others.
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Dr. Nick
Visit this site if you are interested in taking care of your frame. An expert in physical fitness, Dr Nick will show you how to take care of the frame that holds you.
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The Congenital Heart Information Network
Congenital Heart Defects are the most common and deadliest form of birth defect. By visiting this site you can learn more about the diagnosis, treatments, and support for all affected by this silent killer. The pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic specialties have been leaders in advancing the research and treatment of this condition the latter part of the last century. PULSE of PA encourages the specialty to become a model for advancing the practices of transparency & disclosure in the early part of this century.
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American Red Cross
Visit the American Red Cross to learn how easy you can help save lives. Please donate blood today!
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Healthcare Safety
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PULSE of America
Pulse of America is our national organization's home page. From here you can learn more on how to improve the outcome of your healthcare experience, book a speaker, and make a donation. If making a donation, please request its destination as PULSE of PA. Thank you.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Visit the nation's leading agency on healthcare quality and research. Here you will find in depth information as to the most recent studies and programs in healthcare safety.
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National Patient Safety Foundation
Begun in 1996, this non-profit organization is a leader in patient safety. When you visit you will find links to valuable information. You can also "join" a consumer or provider community interested in forwarding the mission of patient safety.
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Institute for Healthcare Improvement
Based in Boston, the IHI is another leader in the healthcare safety movement. With a great deal of confreernces and educational programs available, this is an agency dedicated to enagaging everyone involved in healthcare to ensure patient safety.
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Recovery After an Error
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The Sorry Works! Coalition
Created by the family of a patient who died as a result of a medical error, The Sorry Works! Coalition encourages and trains providers in appropriate disclosure and transparency. A simple "I'm sorry," heals.
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Medically Induced Trauma Support Services
After causing a near fatal medical error, one physician reaches out to his patient. The two then create MITSS to assist all tose affected by medical error, the patients and the medical providers.
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Patient Safety Inormation
A link to a chat run by PULSE of NY with assistance from PULSE of PA. There is a schedule of internet chats to assist all those involved in medical errors and those working to reduce their occurrence.
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Voices 4 Patients
"A Voice for Patients " has been designed to educate patients and consumers (potential users of the healthcare system) on the national epidemic of healthcare error. The site offers informative on-line resources for consumers; including an extensive list of disease specific organizations offering support and education for patients and their families, as well as resources that enable consumers to research medical conditions and browse on-line medical dictionaries. These resources are not a substitute for the expertise of trained clinicians."
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